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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.18, 1,228.50 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.18, 1,228.50 and 497.24 is: 686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.18 : 1,228.50 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.18/1,228.50 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.18x = 1,228.50 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.18x = 610,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,859.34/890.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.22

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